Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Originally Posted by Stu

I heard recently that Tamhdu has shut down. I saw a bottle at $17.xx and asked how many they had. I bought a case plus one (13) and he gave me a 5% Discount! At that price I'd buy any Scotch single malt, even Speyburn.

Ever have the Tamdhu, Stu? I haven't but at $20 I was thinking along the same lines as you.

"I distrust a man who says 'when.' He's got to be careful not to drink too much, because he's not to be trusted when he does." Sydney Greenstreet

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

I just purchased a 16yr Bruichladdich Bourbon cask. Started out in JB and finshed in BT casks. Also a 30yr Glen Ord and a 37 yr Speymalt Macallan at Cask Strength. They say the SM(G&M bottling) was erroneously bottled...anyone have any info?

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Originally Posted by DeanSheen

Isle of Jura 10yr. Reminds me alot of a less sweet Anejo or a more rich aged Reposado...

I got one of these a few months ago. I liked it. Initial impression of my bottle was sort of a spicey highland, maybe. I haven't gotten back to it for more sampling, but maybe will do that this Christmas since you brought the subject up. I'm getting something you'll appreciate for Christmas, Yamazaki 18yo. I'll compare the two, just for grins.

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

Originally Posted by loose proton

I got one of these a few months ago. I liked it. Initial impression of my bottle was sort of a spicey highland, maybe. I haven't gotten back to it for more sampling, but maybe will do that this Christmas since you brought the subject up. I'm getting something you'll appreciate for Christmas, Yamazaki 18yo. I'll compare the two, just for grins.

Ohh you suck! I cant even imagine there being a comparison between the two but I would be curios how the 18 stacks up against the 12 as I have read many state a preference for the 12 which I love.

I'm hoping to come away from this trip with at least a couple Japanese selections as I am in the UK till a little past the new year. Im angling for Hibiki from the Barrel and I'll try to keep away from the card series from the defunct distllier who's name escapes me now.

I have noticed the malt receding from the Jura since it's been open a few days and a bit of spice coming out which is a good thing.

Re: Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today?

On re-sip of the Jura, I definitely see the comparison to a well refined anejo. It's like a highland anejo blend in both initial sip and afterglow. Very astute of you to make the connection. I've compared well aged anejo to whiskey but never the other way around.

The Yamazaki 18yo is a completely different drink. Like a spicey Glenmorangie. It has the complexity one hopes for in a quality beverage as well as unique flavors setting it apart from American and European offerings. It has little wood so I don't know why a 12yo might be better unless it were less spicey. I like the spice. I don't have a 12yo in the larder for direct comparison so will dig one up.